Healthy Cookies Without Sugar
Delicious and guilt-free cookies made with ripe bananas, oats, and dark chocolate, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Choose bananas with plenty of brown spots for sweetness.
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce Substitutes for oil or butter.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and familiarity.
- 1/4 cup almond milk Can substitute with any plant milk.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups oats Provides fiber and chewiness.
Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup raisins or nuts Can substitute walnuts or pecans.
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks Choose at least 70% cocoa.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and applesauce, and mash until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until evenly mixed.
- Mix in the oats until well combined.
- Pour in the almond milk and mix until everything is combined.
- Fold in the raisins or nuts and dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop portions of the mixture onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft. They can be reheated in the microwave for a gooey texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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